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Pearl Shell Wealth from Tropic Seas
A look at the pearling industry based in Broome, Western Australia.
Series :
Australian Diary |
Episode :
29 |
Year :
1949 |
Total Duration :
3 Minutes |
Producer :
Jack S Allan
Broome harbour, pearling fleet of luggers & large ship stranded by tidal change. Luggers sail out to sea. Aboriginal, Chinese and Malaysian sailors unloading oyster shells in large sacks. Shells sorted by hand. Quicktime clip available.
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Access No. 40427 | 1 min 38 secs | 1940s | Broome, WA, Australia | © NFSA | B&W |
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